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Building and Development Permits


Building Permits
Before beginning any new construction or additions to existing buildings, including decks, fences or pools, residents must obtain necessary building permits through Development Services.
 
Building Permits Issued Statistics
Monthly building permit issuance data is available beginning in January 2010.
 
Building Permits Online
View your building permit application status as well as schedule building inspections.
 
Commercial Tenant Build-Out
Each year, Naperville's Development Services Team processes more than 230 non-residential or commercial permits.
 
Deck and Patio Permit
Application for the construction of a Deck or Patio.
 
Development Petition and Application
This form is used to apply for development activities such as, rezoning, conditional uses and annexation
 
Downtown Mobile Vending Carts
In 2010, the Naperville City Council approved a policy pertaining to free-standing vendor carts in downtown Naperville. The vending carts are retricted to designated locations and subject to certain conditions and application requirements. 
 
Driveway Permit
A building permit is required for the removal and replacement of a driveway.
 
Electrical Low Voltage Permit
A permit is required prior to beginning any low voltage wiring that exceeds 25 volts or 50 watts
 
Electrical Permit
All Electrical Change Application's must include the Contractor Certification Form completed by an electrician registered within the City of Naperville.
 
Elevator Permit
The City of Naperville requires a permit prior to the installation of a commercial or residential elevator.
 
Fence Permit
To facilitate quality electric service, all equipment must be accessible to utility personnel. If you are planning to install a fence, please complete this Fence Permit Application.
 
Fire Permits
Fire Permits The City of Naperville's Development Services Team works with the Fire Department regarding issuance of fire related permits and follow up inspections.
 
Generator Permit
The City of Naperville requires that all generator added to a residential stucture have an issued building permit prior to beginning any construction.
 
Lawn Sprinklers
The City of Naperville requires a permit for underground irrigation systems before installation.
 
New Commercial Development Permit
Application packet for the construction of new commercial buildings or additions to existing commercial buildings.
 
Plumbing Permit
The City of Naperville requires a permit for any installation or repair of plumbing in commercial or residential buildings.
 
Roofing Permit
A building permit is not required to replace roofing when structural decking or framing is not altered.
 
Room Addition and Alteration Permit
The City of Naperville requires a permit prior to any new construction addition, alteration or basement build out to an existing residential building.
 
Siding Permit
A building permit is not normally required for removal or replacement of siding.
 
Sign Permits
Before installing or posting a temporary or permanent sign, businesses must obtain a sign permit.
 
Swimming Pool Permit
The City of Naperville requires a permit for the installation of swimming pools.
 
Temporary Structure Permit
Permit application must include a site plan of proposed location of temporary building, structure, or use of land.
 
Tent Permit Application
The City of Naperville recently developed a new and improved process for organizations and businesses seeking to obtain a Tent Permit.
 
Trailer Installation Permit
Permit application must include a site plan of proposed location of trailers, and access to trailers.